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United Airlines Passenger David Dao’s Turbulent Past Includes Frequent WSOP Cashes
April 12, 2017

United Airlines Passenger David Dao’s Turbulent Past Includes Frequent WSOP Cashes

United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao, who was violently removed from an overbooked flight after refusing to give up his seat on Monday, was catapulted into instant worldwide fame after the incident's phone cam video...

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Connecticut Casino Outlook Grim, as Neighboring Competition Continues to Hurt State’s Two Resorts
April 11, 2017

Connecticut Casino Outlook Grim, as Neighboring Competition Continues to Hurt State’s Two Resorts

Connecticut casinos have endured nine consecutive years in the red in terms of year-over-year performance, and with continued gaming expansion in neighboring states, it doesn't appear likely that the unwanted streak will come to an...

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Ukraine Must Legalize Gambling to Help Justify $17.5 billion IMF Assistance Package
April 11, 2017

Ukraine Must Legalize Gambling to Help Justify $17.5 billion IMF Assistance Package

Ukraine has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it is ready to legalize gambling next year and, more importantly, ready to capitalize on the ensuing economic benefits. The move comes as part of a...

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Maine Bill to Legalize Tribal Gaming Receives Hearing But Disillusioned Tribes are a No-Show
April 11, 2017

Maine Bill to Legalize Tribal Gaming Receives Hearing But Disillusioned Tribes are a No-Show

A bill that would authorize tribal casino gaming in Maine was scrutinized at a hearing of the state legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee on Monday, with its main sponsor, Representative Benjamin Collings (D-Portland), arguing...

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DOJ Announces AbsolutePoker’s Victims Will be Paid
April 11, 2017

DOJ Announces AbsolutePoker’s Victims Will be Paid

AbsolutePoker’s US victims may yet receive compensation. In a surprise announcement by the DOJ, Monday, Joon H Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said that a process to...

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Showboat Atlantic City Hosting Weekend Millennial Expo Throughout Summer Months
April 11, 2017

Showboat Atlantic City Hosting Weekend Millennial Expo Throughout Summer Months

Showboat Atlantic City is going all-in on the millennial. Starting Memorial Day weekend and repeating every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the summer, the hotel-only property will host an experimental gaming expo in its renovated...

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Help Fund UNLV Hospitality Program Building, Investing in Future Employees
April 10, 2017

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Help Fund UNLV Hospitality Program Building, Investing in Future Employees

UNLV is nearing completion on its $59 million, 93,500-square foot Hospitality Hall. The massive investment is partially made possible thanks to several Las Vegas Strip casino resorts, which will someday benefit from the college's prestigious hospitality...

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PR Firm for Edmonton Oilers Owner Daryl Katz Sued, ‘Indecent Proposal’ Criminal Complaint Emerges
April 10, 2017

PR Firm for Edmonton Oilers Owner Daryl Katz Sued, ‘Indecent Proposal’ Criminal Complaint Emerges

High-rolling Las Vegas gambler Robert J Cipriani, who made the news in late 2016 for his role in busting a former football player-turned-drug kingpin, is now suing a PR firm. The firm, representing billionaire Edmonton...

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Proposed Michigan Online Gambling Bill Would Only Authorize Internet Betting Inside Land-Based Casinos
April 10, 2017

Proposed Michigan Online Gambling Bill Would Only Authorize Internet Betting Inside Land-Based Casinos

The proposed Michigan online gambling bill that was introduced in early March by State Senate Majority Leader Mike Kowall (R-District 15) has hit a roadblock that has the potential to send the legislation way off...

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888 Mulls Post Brexit Gibraltar Exit
April 10, 2017

888 Mulls Post Brexit Gibraltar Exit

888 Holdings has hinted for the first time that it could move its headquarters from Gibraltar to Malta due to the uncertainty surrounding the former’s post-Brexit future. Despite Britain’s assurances last week that it would...

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